MRI-guided brain stimulation for teenage depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called rTMS, guided by an MRI scan, can safely help ease depression symptoms in teenagers. You would continue your regular medication during the study.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with major depression (not another mood disorder).
- You are currently taking a stable dose of antidepressant medication for at least 4 weeks.
- You have not had brain stimulation treatments like TMS, ECT, or tDCS before.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have any metal implants or other MRI contraindications.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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